Kent · Extract fan cleaning
Extract fan cleaning in Shelvin, Kent
Extract fan cleaning in Shelvin from ventilation hygiene specialists trading since 2009. Out-of-hours visits and 24/7 emergency callout.
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A noisy fan that has got louder over time
- Thick grease on the impeller and casing
How the job changes from site to site
Wall fans
Wall fans often have a short duct, so grease reaches them quickly. They can need regular attention, which grease readings will show.
Roof-mounted fans
On a roof, the air is cooler and grease drops out faster. We scrape and degrease the blades and casing.
About our extract fan cleaning in Shelvin
If the extract fan in Shelvin has become noisy, weak or greasy? Tell us about it when you phone us on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line, and we’ll give you a fixed quote for extract fan cleaning in Shelvin, usually within one working day. The work covers discharge points, centrifugal fans and in-line fans, and people most often call us about fat spreading onto the roof or wall by the fan and a motor area thick with grease.
Somewhere as small as Shelvin, commercial kitchens are few: perhaps a pub, a school or care home kitchen, or a hall used for events. Each still has a canopy and duct that collect grease.
The report is your system’s health record: dated, with pictures, and showing what was done. Grease extract cleans are also certificated to TR19® Grease through the BESCA VHE portal and sits alongside the report.
- Where
- Shelvin (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Records
- TR19® certificate and photo report
- Quote
- A fixed price before we start
- Working hours
- Overnight and weekend work, 24/7 emergency callout
- Call
- 0345 646 2711
- Reviewed
- 30 October 2026
In-house cleaning or a specialist?
In-house cleaning and specialist cleaning do different jobs. A daily filter wipe and a weekly filter wash keep grease down at the front of the system, but grease that has passed the filters is out of reach. That part needs specialist access and equipment.
Good housekeeping makes our visits easier, not unnecessary. Clean filters and tidy surfaces slow the build-up, but the parts you cannot see still need a specialist at the right interval.
What extract fan cleaning looks like in Shelvin
Kent Fire and Rescue Service covers Shelvin. In most workplaces, including commercial kitchens, it’s the fire and rescue authority that enforces the Fire Safety Order. Kitchens in Shelvin get their food hygiene inspections from Canterbury City council. They look at how clean the premises and equipment are, and the kitchen extract is part of that. Our report lists what was cleaned and when, which is useful to have ready.
Acrise Place, about 4 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses near Shelvin; if you run event catering at a venue like that, cleans can be booked between functions. A hospital like Buckland Hospital, about 5.9 miles south-east, is the kind of site where a kitchen may cook for patients, staff and visitors all day.
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. If you need extract fan cleaning in Shelvin, please ring 0345 646 2711, or email photos for a fixed quote. Our area covers London and the South East, Shelvin included. Shelvin is one of 922 towns, villages and districts in Kent we cover for commercial clients. For sites nearby, see our Maidstone page (29 miles or so).
Our technicians cover all of the CT4 postcode area for extract fan cleaning and the streets around it. Extract fan cleaning is available to premises on Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane and nearby roads. If your site is just outside Shelvin, we cover Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Shelvin
Around Shelvin, our work takes us to kitchens and buildings near Coach House Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Common problems we fix in Shelvin
Grease builds up unevenly on the blades. The difference throws the impeller off balance, wearing bearings and mounts. Left too long, grease turns into wear.
Any of these means the system needs a check-up:
- An extract fan with no cleaning record
- A fan motor running hot under a coat of grease
- Grease escaping from the fan outlet
- Weak extraction at the canopy
Where a hall near Church of St Martin, or anywhere in Shelvin, hosts lunch clubs or events, its extract gathers grease just as a café’s does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their accreditations, such as BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite, CHAS or SafeContractor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the work can be done while the site is closed
- Whether the quote shows VAT
What we do, step by step
There are three stages on the day: set-up, the treatment itself and the sign-off. Getting ready means protecting surfaces and switching off what needs to be off, and the sign-off is a written report with pictures. The middle part takes longest, which takes an hour or two for most single fans. If you can send photos, we can arrive in Shelvin knowing what to expect.
- We start by checking where the fan sits and how to isolate it.
- With the fan isolated, the housing is opened.
- We remove the grease from the blades, impeller and casing.
- The fan and its surrounds are degreased, keeping clear of the motor’s electrics.
- The fan is put back into service, checked and photographed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any locked doors, roof access or ceiling voids
- Move anything stored near the system
- Let us know when the site is closed or quiet
Getting a quote
Photos are enough for some jobs, while others need a look on site. Larger sites, and anything hidden behind walls, ceilings or floors, are normally surveyed first. Either way, you get a fixed price before any work starts.
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What else we do in Shelvin
Multi-site and managed buildings
Running several sites is easier with one contractor. We cover South East England and London, so visits at different addresses can be planned together and kept to a regular schedule.
When the building owner and the occupier are different, it’s worth checking the lease for who maintains the systems. We’re happy to deal with either side and send the paperwork to whoever needs it.
What affects the quote in Shelvin
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The scale of the work
- Whether several sites go on one quote
- A single visit or a regular plan
- The condition we find in the survey
Whatever the type of site, the quote works the same way: how much there is, how we reach it, what state it’s in and when we can work. Ask for a fixed quote and we will go through it with you.
Asking for a quote
You do not need the technical terms. It helps if you can send:
- The postcode and the type of business
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- The times we could work without disrupting the site
- Your last certificate, test record or report
We don’t publish a price list, because no two systems are the same. We look at your system first, from photos or on a visit, and then give you a fixed quote. To start, give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or email us.
Shelvin: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Shelvin?
Yes, Shelvin is part of our area, however small the site. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the site when you book.
Which fire authority looks after Shelvin?
Fire safety enforcement in Shelvin is handled by Kent Fire and Rescue Service. TR19® is not law, but it’s the benchmark many fire officers and insurers look to when they ask how often the extract is cleaned.
What if the fan needs more than a clean?
A clean will not mend wear. Where the fan needs repair or replacement, we can do that too, with a fixed quote first.
How far ahead should we book?
That depends on the slot you want and the size of the job. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a quote, and if it’s an emergency, call us any time.
Can one contract cover all our sites?
Yes. Tell us the addresses and what each needs and we will quote them together.
Why is my extract fan noisy?
Grease on the blades and housing is one of the usual causes, since uneven grease makes it run out of balance. Worn bearings and motor problems are others, which our report will flag.
What paperwork do I get after a fan clean?
A photo report, including the fan’s condition and the next clean date. File it with your other extract records.
What does TR19 mean?
TR19® is the BESA specification for keeping ventilation systems clean. Since 2019, TR19® Grease has been a standalone specification for grease in kitchen extract systems, and TR19® Air covers general supply and extract systems.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care between visits keeps the system in better shape. We recommend:
- Leave a clear route to the fan
- Watch for grease marks around the outlet
- Keep each photo report with the maintenance log
- Flag smoke lingering at the canopy
Keep the report with the maintenance log and fire risk assessment. It shows the fan’s condition at the time of the clean, which helps if anything changes later.
Keep the route to the fan clear. A fan that can be reached safely is a fan that gets cleaned, whether it’s on a roof, in a ceiling or on a wall.